Senior Care Assistant

Overview

Senior Care Assistant role at Connected Health Group Limited
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We are looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team in Northern Ireland. You will provide high-quality care and support to service users, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort. With healthcare experience and a commitment to excellence, you will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer accredited development opportunities to help you further your career in homecare, with support and training to help you succeed.

Hourly rate:
Monday–Friday £13.50. Enhanced weekend rate:
Saturday & Sunday £14.50. Sign-On Bonus: £500. Employee Recognition:
Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Refer a Friend: £200 for successful referrals. Career progression & education opportunities. Cycle to Work Scheme. Wellbeing package. Local business benefits.

Communication

Skills:

Good standard of English both spoken and written. Driver's licence:
Must be a driver with access to your own car and appropriate insurance for vehicle business purposes. Desirable criteria: NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent. NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful. 6 months of experience in a formal care setting.

• Have empathy, understanding and a caring attitude
• Provide a high quality standard of care to company clients
• Responsible for the oversight of care runs
• Monitor calls
• Participate in on-call duties on working weekends as required and cover in the absence of the Area Manager
• Participate in shadowing and a 12-week induction for all new staff in the designated area, ensuring documentation is completed and submitted to the Area Manager by deadlines
• Effectively report staff or client concerns, grievances and complaints to the Area Manager
• Ensure all care staff have a supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
• Co-responsible with the Area Manager for the monthly review and maintenance of client care folders, ensuring details are up-to-date and of a high standard
• Carry out client risk assessments and report promptly to the Area Manager
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Company Handbook
• Comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals, including the Connected Health Company Handbook
• Participate in emergency cover as required
• Participate in training and further development as required
• Any other duties applicable to the post as requested by Management

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

At Connected Health, we offer careers at the forefront of transforming homecare delivery across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Our mission is to attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, respect for diversity and inclusion, and the full utilization of talent and resources. We welcome applications from all communities.

* Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check.*